23968 ZIP Code — Skipwith, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23968 is located in Skipwith, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 35.37 square miles and serves a population of 681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23968

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $35,000. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23968 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

681

population

35.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skipwith	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23927 Clarksville (6.5 mi) 23964 Red Oak (6.8 mi) 23924 Chase City (8 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (10 mi) 24529 Buffalo Junction (10.3 mi) 24589 Scottsburg (12.1 mi) 24580 Nelson (12.8 mi) 23915 Baskerville (13.2 mi) 23937 Drakes Branch (14.4 mi) 23917 Boydton (14.8 mi) 23967 Saxe (15 mi) 27507 Bullock (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	681
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	35.37 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	36.7253
Longitude	-78.5162
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

681

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$35,000

Median household income

$24,277

Per capita income

$99,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	91	13.4%
18 and over	590	86.6%
65 and over	267	39.2%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51%

Black or African American 47.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	347	51%
Black or African American	321	47.1%
Two or more races	13	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 27.2%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	27.2%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
Median income	$35,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 41.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	72.5%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	13.0%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	132	38.2%
Female householder, no spouse	40	11.6%
Households with children under 18	47	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	55.2%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	28.1%
Married	44.6%	53.4%
Separated	6.5%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	17.8%
Divorced	6.0%	0.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	46.9%
High school	15	15.6%
College / grad school	31	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.8%

Professional & management 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 26.9%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 93.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	8.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	9.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	664	97.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	681	100.0%
Born in same state	681	100.0%
Born in different state	523	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	140	20.6%
French	51	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	68.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23968

What city is ZIP code 23968 in?

ZIP code 23968 is primarily assigned to Skipwith, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23968 in?

ZIP code 23968 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23968 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 23968 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23968 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 23968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23968?

28% of residents in ZIP code 23968 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23968?

The median home value in ZIP code 23968 is $99,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 23968 in?

ZIP code 23968 observes the EST timezone.